Concepts and prototypes : Jaguar XJ6 Series 2

A mid-1970s update and bumper height regulations meant that Jaguar needed to facelift the front end.

Some of these proposals are very interesting indeed…

A new face

Finding ways of accomodating those heightened bumpers was always going to pose challenges.

Artist's mock-up of above.

Full sized prototype at Browns Lane for evaluation.

Full-size mock-up car, with several proposals grafted on the front...

Less chrome laden development of the above.

Pretty much there...

Images supplied by Ian Nicholls

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Will M - July 29, 2011

I’m glad they went with the end result, and not the inset-grille lights as they looked a bit too Maxi.
Angus - August 1, 2011

Looks like the Jag has just swallowed a Mini Clubman whole with the front left poking out!
Jaguarundi - February 16, 2012

Looks a bit like contemporary 1970s Aston Martins (Vantage, DBS, etc.)
Jemma - February 16, 2012

I like the third one down actually, not sure why though.

Number 4 looks like they just slapped on the front end of an Allegro and then decided it was pub-o-clock.